Smiths Medical Suction Catheter Portex SuctionPro 72 T-Piece 12 Fr. Thumb Valve

Suction Catheter Portex SuctionPro 72 T-Piece 12 Fr. Thumb Valve

The Portex SuctionPro 72 suction catheter is a closed ventilation suction system for removal of secretions from the tracheobronchial tree of ventilator dependent adult patients. It fits single-patient use workflows where a 72-hour suctioning device is needed and visual monitoring of the pathway is helpful. This T-piece version has a 12 Fr. catheter, a thumb valve, and a 12 inch catheter length.

Good Fit For

• Ventilator dependent adult patient care
• Single-patient closed suction workflows
• Settings where pathway visualization is important
• Tracheal or tracheostomy tube suctioning

Key Features

• Closed ventilation suction system for secretion removal in ventilator dependent adult patients
• Intended for 72-hour use, which supports short-term single-patient suctioning protocols
• Clear T-piece and clear pathway evacuation port help with visualization during use
• Lockable thumb valve end cap gives a controlled valve format
• Trac-Wedge device helps with disconnection from a tracheal or tracheostomy tube
• 12 Fr. single lumen catheter with 12 inch length in a T-piece style

Applications and Usage

• Removing secretions from the tracheobronchial tree of ventilator dependent adult patients
• Using a closed suction system over a 72-hour period for a single patient
• Supporting suction workflows where a lockable thumb valve is preferred
• Visualizing the suction pathway through a clear T-piece during care

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This suction catheter is intended for single patient use.
• The product details specify use with ventilator dependent adult patients.
• The product details specify 72-hour use.
• Buyers needing this valve style should select the thumb valve T-piece configuration.

FAQ

• Is this suction catheter meant for adult or pediatric patients? This suction catheter is intended for ventilator dependent adult patients.
• Can this closed suction system be used for more than one patient? No. The product details identify it as a single patient use suctioning device.
• How long is this suction system intended to be used? The stated use period is 72 hours.
• What valve style does this version use? This version uses a thumb valve with a lockable thumb valve end cap.
• Does this model help with visualization during suctioning? Yes. The product details note a clear T-piece for visualization of the pathway and a clear pathway evacuation port.

From Portex SuctionPro 72 by Smiths Medical.